Gunman Robbed Manhattan Supermarket
A suspect stole $2,000 from a West Village market before fleeing into the subway system.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Property Crime
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A gunman targeted the Tashkent Supermarket on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, making off with $2,000 in cash. The perpetrator escaped into the nearby West 4th Street subway station.
Why it matters
The robbery highlights ongoing safety concerns in high-traffic retail areas and transit hubs. Authorities are actively working to identify the individual captured on surveillance footage.
Police are investigating the incident and have released surveillance images of the suspect. The suspect remains at large following the robbery at 378 Sixth Ave.
The players
New York City Police Department
The department is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the robbery and soliciting tips from the public.
The details
The suspect entered the supermarket, brandished a weapon, and demanded cash while presenting a bag to store staff. After securing the money, the individual fled the premises on foot toward the subway system, reportedly traveling uptown toward 42nd Street.
Timeline
The robbery took place at 2:24 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Legal Context
This robbery follows a pattern of suspects utilizing the city's subway infrastructure to evade detection immediately following retail crimes. It underscores the challenges the 2024 New York City transit safety initiatives face in securing station entry points against fleeing suspects.
Residents and local business owners in the West Village are encouraged to remain vigilant following this incident. Police have provided detailed descriptions to assist the public in identifying the suspect.
The takeaway
Retailers are encouraged to review their security protocols to deter armed robbery attempts. Public assistance remains critical for law enforcement agencies attempting to track suspects who use transit hubs to escape.
Further reading
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More information
To submit information regarding this incident, visit the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip submission portal.
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